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Abhik Roy

Education

Western Michigan University

Ph.D. in Program Evaluation

  Kalamazoo, MI

N/A

Michigan Technological University

M.S. in Mathematics

  Houghton, MI

N/A

West Virginia Wesleyan College

B.S. in Mathematics

  Buckhannon, WV

N/A

Professional Experience

Associate Research Scientist

Indiana University

  Bloomington, IN

2025 - 2024

  • Applied Advanced Research Methods. Utilized statistical, machine learning, and qualitative analysis tools to interpret data, generated insights that advanced knowledge and informed evaluation outcomes.
  • Communicated Results. Developed and presented findings, methodologies, and implications to stakeholders and other interdisciplinary groups.
  • Conducted Data Analysis. Applied statistical, machine learning, and qualitative analysis tools to interpret data, generated findings that advanced knowledge and supported evaluation outcomes.
  • Created Accessible Data Visualizations. Designed accessible visualizations with thoughtful consideration of diverse abilities, including colorblindness, to effectively communicate research findings to diverse groups.
  • Developing Competitive Research Proposals. Authored grant proposals by establishing research objectives, designing methodologies, and outlining timelines to secure external funding.
  • Engaged in Stakeholder Collaboration. Partnered with external collaborators using a participatory approach to align research findings with practical applications and guided policy development.
  • Led Research and Evaluation Projects. Directed research and evaluation projects, met project goals, managed budgets, and adhered to timelines.

Assistant Professor

West Virginia University

  Morgantown, WV

2023 - 2016

  • Authored Peer-Reviewed Publications. Published over 10 articles in high-impact journals, advanced knowledge in program evaluation, research methodologies, and applied social sciences.
  • Developed Automated Systems for Data Collection and Analysis. Established automated systems for data collection, cleaning, and analysis, improved efficiency and accuracy across multiple research projects.
  • Designed and Administered Surveys. Created and deployed interactive web-based surveys using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript on the Qualtrics platform, generating over 7,000 responses for various projects and studies.
  • Extracted, Analyzed, and Visualized Data. Processed and visualized data from internal research and remote sources, produced over 20 interactive visualizations using RMarkdown and Shiny for dissemination to stakeholder and other interdisciplinary groups.
  • Led and Participated in Evaluations. Contributed to 12 program evaluations and served as lead evaluator on several federally funded grants.
  • Mentored Graduate Students. Advised three Master’s students and one PhD student, guided them through successful degree completion, and supported their professional growth.
  • Presented at National Conferences. Shared research findings at over 20 conferences, with the majority at national-level events, reaching diverse groups.
  • Taught Research and Methods-Based Courses. Instructed over 500 students in evaluation, research methods, measurement, and survey design, emphasized practical and analytical skills in data science.

Data Analyst

University of Kansas

  Lawrence, KS

2016 - 2014

  • Analyzed the Impact of Student Services. Conducted qualitative and quantitative analysis to assess the effect of advising and engagement initiatives on student retention and graduation outcomes.
  • Built Web Applications and Dashboards. Automated data extraction and visualization using R and Tableau, improving access and reporting for student-level data from the university’s Oracle server.
  • Conducted Research to Improve Retention. Developed statistical models that identified gaps in student retention strategies, contributing to a 3% to 5% increase in retention rates for at-risk groups.
  • Designed and Executed Questionnaires. Developed and implemented surveys for approximately 300 students and staff, achieving response rates between 47% and 91% across various projects.
  • Developed an Evaluation Model for Advising. Created a comprehensive evaluation model by integrating a Delphi study, mixed-methods research, and survival analysis of student retention data.
  • Led Tailored Evaluations. Conducted needs assessments and led participatory evaluations for non-academic units, focusing on data-driven insights and stakeholder empowerment.

Select Evaluation Work

Lead Program Evaluator & Methodologist - Healthy Start Initiative (HRSA-19-049 Total Award: $5,470,000)

West Virginia University Research Corporation

  Morgantown, WV

Current - 2023

  • Conducted process, monitoring, and impact evaluations at the program level.
  • Designed and validated survey tools, evaluating the experiences of more than 50 participants.
  • Generated two comprehensive internal evaluation documents and prepared an evaluation proposal aimed at federal funding renewal.
  • Conducted a comparative mixed-methods study examining the experiences of mothers participating in two distinct smoking cessation programs.

Community Program Evaluator & Data Scientist
WVCTSI: West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute (2017-NIH 2U54GM104942-02 Total Award: $20,000,000)

West Virginia University

  Morgantown, WV

2022 - 2017

  • Created over 100 data visualizations and developed four Shiny applications for comprehensive data exploration and reporting.
  • Developed and disseminated tailored Qualtrics surveys, incorporating HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, reaching over 5,000 individuals.
  • Directed local and multi-site evaluation studies for five core medical research and community engagement units.
  • Mentored multiple graduate students in social data science, leading them through successful research projects.
  • Produced quarterly and annual evaluations, disseminating findings in both print and interactive formats via Rmarkdown.
  • Published and presented research on WVCTSI programs in academic journals and at conferences.

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